All Obituaries

LAWRENCE TWP. - Katherine E. Finefrock, age 50, passed away on March 26, 2022. Born on November 20, 1971 in Akron to the late Richard and Connie (Reiher) Dannemiller, she was a lifelong resident of Lawrence Twp. A 1989 graduate of Northwest High School, she was employed by First Merit for 24 years.  Kathy loved to scrap book, vacationing with her family, and spending time on the beach. She is survived by her husband of 27 years David; daughter, Rachel Finefrock of  Lawrence Twp.;...

Sandra Mae Hooser (Sorrell) Our dear sweet Sandy passed away peacefully on May 17.  Sandy spent her childhood years in Barberton, raised her family in Norton and retired with husband Bill to Canal Fulton.  There they joined brother Tim to help care for our beautiful mother Beatrice.  Sandy was caretaker of the family, the proverbial big sister, bossy but never a bully.   After mom’s passing in 2013 she and Bill decided to stay at their quiet place in the...

Lorena Keen, 83 of Jackson Twp, passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 23, 2022. She was born December 1, 1938 in Hallburg, WV to the late Lloyd and Ada (Tanner) Sears. Lorena enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, sewing and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Earl Keen, daughter, Elizabeth Keen; son, Mitchell Earl Keen and seven siblings.  Lorena is survived by her daughter, Robin Moran; granddaughter, Stacie (Brian) Mullins and...

Shirley (Hiltbrand) Gill passed away May 18, 2022, following a brief illness. She was born June 29, 1935 and lived her life in Canal Fulton. She and her husband Mike, who died in 1998, raised two sons, who survive, as well as two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a tireless worker who kept an immaculate home and yard. She was selfless, generous, humble and spent her life taking care of others. She will be deeply missed. Funeral Services will be held WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022,...

Robert E. "Bob" Martine, 86, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born March 1, 1936 in Akron to the late Edson and Ruby (Harrison) Martine and retired from General Tire. Bob was an SSGT in the Army Reserves and an Eagle Scout, He loved all Cleveland sports, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Heggy's Nuts, traveling, camping, gardening, and play cards. Bob had a great sense of humor and most of all loved spending time with his family and The Lord.  Bob is survived by his loving...

Kent N. Crossland, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. He was born April 10, 1943 in Bitner, PA to the late William and Ella (Waggle) Crossland and had been a Canal Fulton area resident most of his life. Kent was a 50 year member of Local 219 Akron Plumbers & Pipefitters Union. He was an avid outdoorsman, proud of his sons military service and especially loved his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Morris)...

Bill Mac Wise, 90 of Barberton, formerly of Canal Fulton went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born December 17, 1931 to the late Homer and Willie Maude (McCain) Wise and graduated from Norton High School. Bill was a proud US Army Veteran having served with the 82nd Airborne. He was a Canal Fulton resident for most of his life, retiring from the Ford Motor Co. and Northwest Local Schools as a bus driver. Bill married Lillian (Caldwell) Wise in 1952. He was a member of...

Donna J. Fendenheim, 91 of Manchester, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born August 1, 1930 to the late Sherman and Ada (Hudson) King. Donna was a lifetime resident of Manchester and was a member of Manchester United Methodist Church. She loved to quilt, sew and paint. The family would like to thank the staff at Rose Lane Health Center for their compassion and care of Donna. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry T. Fendenheim who was the...

Bonnie R. Ellis, 71 of Jackson Township, passed away May 14, 2022 at Aultman Hospital. She was born May 24, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Milan and Rose Blaho and graduated from Norton High School Class of 1968. Bonnie had been a Doylestown resident for 30 years and lived the past 16 years in Jackson Township. She was and Antique dealer and was a member of The Chapel in Green. Bonnie enjoyed garage saling, flower gardening, bird watching and loved playing board games and cards. Most...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Lamb) George, 90, passed away on 5/16/2022. She was born September 11, 1931 to the late Walter S. and Caroline (Hartshorne) Lamb of Philipsburg, PA. Betty worked for many years at Chapel Hill Nursing Home and also worked at a daycare where all the children called her Grandma. She enjoyed making Angels, cheating on crossword puzzles, feeding the cats that came to her home and time spent with family and friends. Betty is survived by her two sons, James D. (Lisa)...